Freedom Child (Explicit)

7digitalWhat we said:After an interview in which they complained musicians weren’t doing enough to combat terrorism, Freedom Child finds The Script attempting to tackle sociopolitical issues with anthemic songs. The fifth album from the Irish pop-rock group finds their blend of soaring pop infused with guitar and punchy EDM, all topped with lyrics addressing life in 2017: be it romance (“swiped right on Tinder, had a little fun,” they sing on ‘Love Not Lovers’) or the state of the world (there’s a track called ‘Divided States of America’ that even broaches the topic of “the wall”). It’s not exactly Joan Baez, but there’s no doubting the good intentions here.